Gold Eye Clinic began serving patients in Palestine in 1988 when Dr. Daniel Gold introduced advanced ophthalmic care to East Texas, grounded in faith and compassionate service. Over the years, he brought leading-edge surgical techniques to the region while maintaining a Christ-centered approach that set the clinic apart. Today, under the leadership of Drs. Mark Gold & Max Su, the practice continues to serve Palestine and surrounding communities with comprehensive medical, surgical, and optical care— always providing the“ Gold Standard” in expertise, innovation, and patient-centered compassion. As one of the longest-operating medical practices in the area, the clinic remains trusted by generations of families who return year after year.
“ The Gold Standard”
-One of Texas’ oldest jewelry traditions-
A sparkle in the window becomes a moment that changes everything. That’ s the magic of Charles E. Dickens Fine Jewelry. The location carries a legacy that reaches back to 1853, when Kolstad Jewelers first established its presence in the community, making it part of one of the oldest jewelry traditions in Texas. photo courtesy Angela Howell-Fields
When Charles E. Dickens Fine Jewelry opened downtown in 1984 with a small showcase and a big dream, it stepped into that photo courtesy Angela Howell-Fields historic lineage with a renewed commitment to craftsmanship and trust. Over the years,
the business has grown not through flashy trends, but through relationships. Many of the store’ s most treasured stories begin at the workbench, where heirloom jewelry is restored and given new life, preserving memories that span decades. Today, Dickens Fine Jewelry remains known for custom design, expert repairs, thoughtful gifts, and for Linda’ s remarkable ability to help each customer find the perfect piece— one that reflects both the moment and the legacy behind it.
photo courtesy Davi Ingram
Killion’ s Collision has been a trusted name in automotive repair in Palestine since 1983, when David Killion opened its doors with a focus on quality work and community service. Today his daughter, Davi Killion Ingram, and her husband Jonathan lead the business, carrying forward the family’ s commitment to dependable collision repair and personalized customer care for generations of East Texans. The Killions’ dedication reflects both tradition and ongoing investment in serving their neighbors with integrity. The family’ s entrepreneurial spirit extends beyond the shop: Davi’ s daughters are the creative force behind The Lemon Spot, a local lemonade food truck that brings fresh, flavorful refreshments to community events and gatherings in Palestine.
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photo courtesy Davi Ingram
Legacy in Palestine is not something framed on a wall or etched on a plaque. It is alive. It moves. It adapts. It grows stronger with every generation, passing from one set of hands to the next, each adding a chapter while honoring the one before. That is legacy in motion. And in Palestine, it is still being written every day.
Written by Angela Howell-Fields